NOAA Releases Report on IUU Fishing

When Estimating Fish Populations, Seeing is Believing

Marine Aquaculture in the U.S.

Get To Know Your Seafood

The U.S.—A Leader in Sustainable Seafood

The United States is a recognized global leader in responsibly managed fisheries, aquaculture, and sustainable seafood. From Alaska to Maine to Texas, U.S. seafood is responsibly harvested and grown under a strong monitoring, management, and enforcement regime that works to keep the marine environment healthy, fish populations thriving, and our seafood industry on the job. Helping everyone—from chefs to consumers—understand sustainable seafood is important. Through FishWatch, we provide easy-to-understand facts about the science and management behind U.S. seafood and tips on how to make educated seafood choices.

Sustainability Facts

Aquaculture—also known as seafood farming—supplies half of the seafood eaten globally. And while experience, technology, and regulation have led to sustainability at home and elsewhere, myths and misperceptions persist. Our 10 Myths about Marine Aquaculture can put you on the path to enjoying the benefits of farmed seafood.

Science Behind Seafood

You’ve probably heard quite a bit about the impacts of climate change on fisheries. Recent NOAA research shows that the resiliency of species to climate change may depend on how well they adapt to climate-driven changes in food and habitat. For example, the Dolly Varden, a species of char common in southeast Alaska, targets salmon eggs as a key food source. However, climate shifts can alter the timing of salmon spawning, impacting this important food source. Research shows that the Dolly Varden has responded by adjusting their migration to follow this important food source.